PM meets UN secretary general; talks with Afghan president soon

ASTANA: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Friday held a gathering with the United Nations Secretary Common António Guterres in Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan.

Throughout his forty five-minute assembly with the UN chief, points associated to Pakistan’s position within the warfare on terrorism and the continued diplomatic disaster within the Gulf area. The UN chief additionally congratulated Pakistan on attaining everlasting membership of the SCO, and hoped the transfer will deliver extra prosperity to the area.

Furthermore, the premier can also be anticipated to carry a one-on-one assembly with Afghan President Ashraf Ghani immediately. The assembly, set to happen within the Afghan president’s suite, was not a part of the premier’s unique schedule and was reportedly requested for by the Afghan president.

Ramada lodge in Astana. Photograph: Ramada

The premier is on a two-day go to to Kazakhstan to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit. The premier, together with different heads of states, is residing on the Ramda Lodge.

Pakistan and India will each be made everlasting members of the SCO at present.

With the inclusion of Pakistan and India, the SCO could have a complete of eight states as everlasting members — after China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. Different observer states and governments and worldwide organisations are additionally a part of the group.

The group will then symbolize almost half of the world’s inhabitants after the inclusion of the subcontinental neighbours.